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  • Manalapan unveils plan for rec center expansion

    Engineer describes newfacilities includingfields, paths, dog area BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer Engineer describes new facilities including fields, paths, dog area BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer A concept plan for the expansion of the Manalapan Recreation Center has been presented to the Manalapan Township Committee. No cost or time frame for the ambitious project was offered.…

  • Trip to Israel provides lessons about terrorism

    Professor says fightis not easy againstwell-organized groups BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Trip to Israel provides lessons about terrorism Professor says fight is not easy against well-organized groups BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer George Zilbergeld George Zilbergeld of Freehold Borough, the chairman of the Montclair University political science department, believes he learned a number of lessons…

  • Council members want to cut Howell sewer rate

    BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Council members want to cut Howell sewer rate BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — A review of the rate that users pay Howell for public sewer service will be made with an eye toward reducing that rate. Republican Township Councilman Joseph DiBella, who is running for mayor in November, has…

  • GOP candidate ruled to be one vote short

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer GOP candidate ruled to be one vote short BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Richard Olszewski will not see his name on the general election ballot in November. Olszewski, who believed he had won a spot on the November ballot in the June 8 Republican primary for Borough…

  • Durand Park provides peaceful space in town

    Butterfly meadow, trailsgive visitors a chanceto enjoy nature BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Durand Park provides peaceful space in town Butterfly meadow, trails give visitors a chance to enjoy nature’s beauty BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer PHOTO COURTESY OF FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP The butterfly meadow at Durand Park, off Randolph Road, Freehold Township, provides a peaceful spot…

  • Form and function taught with Grace

    County artist sharesher talents atThompson Park BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer County artist shares her talents at Thompson Park BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer LINDA DENICOLA Grace Graupe-Pillard and her student, Virginia “Ginny” Carlyle, in the Thompson Park, Middletown, studio. In the long, low-slung arts and crafts building at Thompson Park in Middletown, artist Grace Graupe-Pillard…

  • Fire company marks a century of service

    Members say volunteereffort is meaningfuland helps community BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer Fire company marks a century of service Members say volunteer effort is meaningful and helps community BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — Fire engines lined the street and volunteer firemen, their families and many guests assembled at the fire station at the corner…

  • Park system offers classes, trips

    The Monmouth County Park System is offering an array of classes and activities during the summer. "Meditation for Relaxation and Restfulness," a one-session class for ages 8 and up, will be held July 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Dorbrook Visitor Center, Route 537, Colts Neck. The cost is $25. The park system is sponsoring a…

  • DARE families enjoy annual fishing derby

    Manalapan policeparticipate in a dayof food, fish and fun BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer DARE families enjoy annual fishing derby Manalapan police participate in a day of food, fish and fun BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Blair Elias was happy with the fish she caught at the DARE Fishing Derby sponsored by the Manalapan…